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ANC arrests New Vaddem resident in recent Rs 17-lakh drug bust

PANAJI

As investigation into the recent seizure of drugs worth Rs 17 lakh progresses, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) has made a third arrest in the case. Nilesh Dhuri, 26, a resident of New Vaddem, was arrested on Wednesday and remanded to 14 days of judicial custody.

The arrest follows a raid earlier this week, during which two locals, Raviraj Rivonkar, 26, from Verna and Lingu Donur, 35, from Margao were arrested from New Patto bus stand in Panaji. 

A search led to the recovery of 170 grams of hydroponic weed, estimated to be worth Rs 17 lakh. A Skoda car used by the accused was also seized as part of the raid.

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AITUC slams govt, pharma firms on Labour Day over job cuts, low wages

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published May 1, 2025, 4:02 PM IST
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AITUC slams govt, pharma firms on Labour Day over job cuts, low wages

PANAJI: On the occasion of International Labour Day, the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) came down heavily on pharmaceutical companies in Goa for the arbitrary termination of workers and accused the government of siding with employers while suppressing labour rights.Addressing a rally in Panaji today, AITUC secretary Suhas Naik alleged that the government has given a "clean chit" to pharma firms despite unfair labour practices. “The government wants workers not to…

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